Implement Accelerated Reader best classroom practices throughout the school as identified by the techniques listed on the Classroom Checklist.
Achieve 20 minutes of reading practice daily.
Achieve 100% of the goal for total points earned for the school. Schools using block scheduling should use weekly point goals multiplied by the number of weeks in your block schedule multiplied by the number of students in the school to figure the total point goal. (Certification Point Goal Chart)
Maintain no more than 20% of students averaging less than 90% correct on Reading Practice Quizzes.
Maintain no more than 15% of students “at risk” (low average percent correct or low points).
Maintain at least 80% of points earned from independent reading practice.
Classes of established readers, set and monitor goals.
Successful completion of one of the following:
AR Advanced Topics
Remote Guided Implementation
One-hour Renaissance Instructor-led Training
National Renaissance Conference Attendance
Pre-approved training
Renaissance Training Symposium Attendance
Established readers as a group show improvement in their Percentile Rank and Normal Curve Equivalent between pre- and post-tests of STAR Reading or other standardized test taken at least 18 weeks apart.
